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Spotlight on Elephant (Natalie Rodriguez), Plus Guest Post!

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  Today we're excited to spotlight Elephant (Natalie Rodriguez).  Read on for more about Natalie, plus a guest post!         Meet Natalie Rodriguez !        Natalie Rodriguez is an award-winning writer, director, producer, mental health and anti-violence/trauma advocate based in Los Angeles, CA. In 2014, she...
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Author Chat with Natalie Rodriguez (Elephant), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Natalie Rodriguez author of Elephant. Read on for more about Natalie and her book, plus an giveaway.       Meet Natalie Rodriguez !         NATALIE RODRIGUEZ is an award-winning writer, director, and mental health and anti-violence/trauma advocate based in Los Angeles,...
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Andrea Carroll
Love and friendship are the key to survival and dealing with issues. Excited to read.
Sunday, 21 June 2020 11:33
Danielle Hammelef
The cover is okay. The synopsis promises an emotional read.
Saturday, 04 July 2020 13:49
Liz
this will be an important & educational read for the kids
Tuesday, 07 July 2020 03:50
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Spotlight on Warriors of Wing and Flame (Sara B Larson), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to spotlight Warriors of Wing and Flame (Sara B Larson).  Read on for more about Sara, plus a excerpt & a giveaway!         Meet  Sara B La...
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Giveaway: Escaping Eleven (Jerri Chisholm) ~ (US Only)
Escaping Eleven (US Only) by: Jerri Chisholm Release Date: December  8th, 2020 Publisher: Entangled Teen          About the Book: In Compound Eleven, the hierarchy of the...
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It’s Live!! Cover Reveal: Gobbledy by Lis Anna-Langston + Giveaway (US Only)
Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Gobbledy by Lis Anna-Langston, out 10/20/2020 from Spark Press! Before we get to the cover, here's a note from the author: Get ready to meet...
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Spotlight on The Enigma Game (Elizabeth Wein), Guest Post, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight The Enigma Game  by Elizabeth Wein.  Read on for more about Elizabeth and her book, an guest post, plus an giveaway!        Meet Elizabet...
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Spotlight on Zero Repeat Forever (G.S. Prendergast), Guest Post, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/Can Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight Zero Repeat Forever  by G.S. Prendergast.  Read on for more about G.S. Prendergast and her book, an guest post, plus an giveaway!        ...
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Author Chat with Kass Morgan & Danielle Paige (The Ravens) Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Kass Morgan & Danielle Paige author of The Ravens. Read on for more about Kass & Danielle and their book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Kas...
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